home Plan Your Scottsdale Golf Trip in 60 Seconds Desert golf royalty meets Old Town nightlife
The undisputed king of buddy-trip golf. Five-star desert courses by day, Michelin-level steaks and a raging Old Town bar scene by night. PHX is 20 minutes away and the Airbnb game is strong.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Scottsdale — curated for groups.
5 coursesSpring, Fall PHX (20 min drive)50-200k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 12-20
$800-$2500/night
North Scottsdale near Kierland or Grayhawk — big luxury homes with pools and mountain views
private pool hot tub putting green outdoor kitchen game room fire pit
resort house Sleeps 12-16
$250-$500/night
North Scottsdale resort corridor — Kierland, Grayhawk, or Talking Stick area
resort pool on-site golf spa multiple restaurants fitness center concierge
Dining
Mastro's City Hall Steakhouse $$$$ steakhouse Iconic Scottsdale steakhouse with a live piano bar and butter cake that ends the night right
4.6 stars
Steak 44 $$$$ steakhouse Locally loved upscale steakhouse with tableside Caesar salad and a buzzing dining room
4.7 stars
Diego Pops $$ mexican Colorful modern Mexican with killer tacos, margaritas, and a great Old Town patio
4.4 stars
Grimaldi's Coal Brick-Oven Pizzeria $$ italian Brooklyn-style coal-fired pizza — perfect low-key group dinner after a long day on the course
4.3 stars
Hash Kitchen $ casual Boozy brunch paradise with a DIY Bloody Mary bar and oversized breakfast plates
4.4 stars
Toca Madera $ upscale Trendy Mexican-Asian fusion with craft cocktails and a nightclub-adjacent energy
4.3 stars Nightlife
Coach House Late Night dive No-frills Old Town dive that has been the official post-round watering hole since 1959
Bottled Blonde Late Night rooftop Pizza and bottle service on a packed rooftop patio — peak Old Town energy on weekend nights
Riot House Late Night rooftop Multi-level rooftop bar with DJs, bottle service, and a party crowd
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row Late Night honky tonk Country star's bar with live music, strong pours, and a mechanical bull
Salty Senorita Late Night patio Massive margaritas and a chill outdoor patio — great for warming up before Old Town gets wild
Activities Desert Dog ATV / Jeep Tours atv 2-3 hours $130-$200/pp
Sonoran Desert ATV or Jeep tours through saguaro-studded trails — perfect arrival-day activity
Topgolf Scottsdale go karts 2-3 hours $35-$65/pp
Three-story driving range with games, food, and drinks — great for a competitive warm-up night
Salt River Tubing water sports 3-4 hours $20-$25/pp
Float the Lower Salt River with a cooler of beers through desert canyon scenery (summer only)
Scottsdale Gun Club shooting 1-2 hours $50-$150/pp
Indoor shooting range with a huge selection of firearms — machine guns available
Arizona Spa & Wellness spa 2-3 hours $150-$350/pp
Multiple resort spas in the area (Sanctuary, Civana) for the crew that needs recovery
